Did Gallieo go blind by watching the sun?

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No. Gallieo went blind from...[MMMust. Bite. Tongue]

By Ian Spedding, FCD (not verified) on 26 Apr 2009 #permalink

Our popular astrobooks seem to blaim candle light. Working too often at night in dim light. I've never believed that either.